Physical Education

The department lays great emphasis on shaping the overall personality of students, not limiting itself to a mere matter of winning and losing on the sports field. It works towards improving the health, fitness and wellbeing of the staff and students at I.H.E. The main characteristic of the department is its multidisciplinary approach. Inter- house competitions in various sports events are organized. In addition , Talks, Webinars, Workshops and Seminars with special reference to Human Values , Self-Control, Mental wellness, Physical fitness, Sports Injuries, Sports Nutrition and Sports Psychology are also held to raise awareness amongst the students. Eminent sports personalities and experts are also invited to speak to the students and inspire them with their rich and varied experiences. The department contributes meaningfully to College life via the delivery of enjoyable, inclusive and varied sports/health related activities. The well equipped Fitness Centre and Gym facility is another step towards nurturing a healthy campus to cater the needs of the staff & students interested in Health & Fitness Activities. It has a big Sports Activity Hall, where Yoga, Zumba /Aerobics, Judo, Taekwondo, Chess and Carrom classes are organized for students on a regular basis. Meditation, Stress Management and Diet Counselling sessions are also organized here. The college has a Table-Tennis Hall and a Basketball ground, which caters to the interest of TT, and basketball lovers for day to day practice and is being used for Inter- college tournaments and Inter-House matches. Whilst recreational sport constitutes the highest level of participation, the heartbeat of sports at IHE are the zumba, self-defense and yoga classes. The most awaited event is “Enthusia, the Annual Sports Festival, an extremely exciting event for the students. Inter college sports Debate, Quiz Basketball & Yoga tournament and Fun races are just some of the main Attractions of the day. The Department also engages with the Elementary Education department to teach Physical Education as part of their course work. Physical Education GE Papers are also taught to B. Sc.
(H) H.Sc. in 1 st year.
The department offers admissions on the basis of Sports in Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Judo, Table- Tennis and Taekwondo